Study Abroad

With organizations on the lookout for people with top notch qualifications and skills
to lead and operate in the globalised market, farsighted parents and their children
are looking beyond their respective countries to explore international education.

Migration

Every year thousands of Indians migrate to their dream country to seek a better
life and brighter career prospects. Immigration allows one to live, work or settles
down in an advanced country and subsequently sponsors their family for permanent
residence in that country. Santa Monica for more than a decade has been one of the
most sought after Migration consultant in Cochin fulfilling migration dream of many.
Our dedicated Migration department headed by Canadian and Australian Immigration
attorneys can prepare your immigration application to maximize your likelihood of
success in obtaining a Canadian or Australian visa.

Introduction

From modest beginning as an information cell in Kochi, Kerala, Santa Monica has
emerged as one of the most reputed overseas education facilitator with association
across 30 + countries and over 300+ universities, with offices all over south India
and affiliated Centers throughout India.

Study in Norway

Norway is an attractive prospect when it comes to overseas education owing to its buoyant economy and top-notch education system, offering flexible and affordable study options. With its myriad of mesmerizing landscapes, restaurants and cultural hangouts, you will be spoilt for choice.

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For students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA A student may work part-time for up to 20 hours per week when a work permit is granted. An application for a work permit should be accompanied by a statement from the institution confirming that the work will not affect the study progress. A letter from the employer stating that the student has a job offer must also be submitted. Students are normally allowed to work full time during semester breaks. Please note that the majority of institutions do not have on-campus work study schemes, and foreign students will have to compete on the regular job market. Applications for a work permit may be submitted to the local police station.

All students who plan to stay in Norway for more than three months will need a student residence permit. Visas are only issued for stays up to 90 days (e.g. for certain Summer School programmes). For applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA: You should submit your application to a Norwegian Foreign Mission. In some cases the applicant may expect to be called in for an interview.

The academic year normally runs from mid-August to mid-June. Courses are measured in “studiepoeng” according to the ECTS standard (European Credit Transfer System credits). The full-time workload for one academic year is 60 “studiepoeng”/ECTS credits. Grades for undergraduate and postgraduate examinations are awarded according to a graded scale from A (highest) to F (lowest), with E as the minimum pass grade. A pass/fail mark is given for some examinations.

"Nothing is for free" is a saying that is true in many cases. But in Norway it is possible to get quality education without having to pay tuition fees. Completing a university degree is often considered to be an expensive endeavour and tuition fees are usually making up the bulk part of the cost. The majority of Norwegian universities and state university colleges are publicly funded and the Norwegian government considers access to higher education for all to be an important part of the Norwegian society. Thus, as a rule Norwegian state universities and university colleges do not charge tuition fees. This also applies to foreign students, no matter which country you come from. However, you should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.

Norway is one of the world's biggest exporter of oil and gas, and Norwegian companies are in the forefront when it comes to developing new technologies in deep sea drilling.Other main areas of export include fish, paper products and various products related to the metals industry. Tourism is also among the most important industries in Norway.Norwegian private and state owned companies are becoming more focused on research and development. The research is targeted at several areas, including natural resources and new technology like telecommunications.